Connection.
There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse.
~Robert Smith Surtees, "Chapter XXX: Bolting the Badger," Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour, 1853
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Can you believe it's Friday already? Wow! Where does the time go? And it's the FIRST long weekend of the "summer!" Yahoooo! Unfortunately, for all of us in Ontario, we're going to enjoy this extra long weekend indoors mostly, as it's pretty chilly still.
But - since it's FRIDAY ... it's time to name the winner of the Lovable Labels giveaway., posted on Monday.
A big thank you to Sonia for hosting this week's giveaway! I think these labels are the greatest way to keep track of your little one's stuff - and we all know our little ones have a LOT of stuff to keep track of!
So, the winner is, using random.org:
Number 11: Tanya
Just e-mail me and I'll hook you up with Sonia of Lovable Labels so you can get your labels printed up for you.
Congratulations, Tanya! I know these labels will come in handy for your girls when they go to school! ENJOY!
I hope you all have a fabulous long weekend ... :) ... and don't forget about the Do You Have a Bump? contest
going on. Spread the word and send in a photo of you and your belly and you will be entered to win a free maternity session with Gigi Photography, along with a complimentary 8x10 image from your session.
Happy Friday!
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Congrats to Tanya :)
Thank you once again Gillian for all your hard work. With out it we wouldn't get a chance at all these GREAT give aways. Thank you to ALL the wonderful people who have donated their goods and services. We all appreciate the wonderful and thoughtful giveaways :D
Looking forward to the next one.
Posted by: Donna | May 16, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Your blog is one of my very favorites to visit! I'm starting to feel a little kooky, cause every time, I just want to say - *gasp* I LOVE that picture. Really curious how you handle catching yourself in pictures....
Posted by: sing4joy | May 17, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Thank you for your sweet comments, sing4joy. (I'm sorry! I don't know your name!) You're so kind!
Just so you know, I used a timer for those two shots with me and Lyla on the bed. I focused on her and then sat down and let the shutter snap away.
Posted by: Gillian | May 17, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Voting for belly C!
Posted by: Kathy-Ann Rollins | June 04, 2008 at 07:15 PM